Group 2 or Group 3 UAS Support ( May 2026 )

2026-11-03

This Sources Sought ( SS ) is an update to a previously posted ( 20 March 2026 ) RFI . There has since been an update to the requirement , so this new Sources Sought will be posted as required . This Sources Sought ( SS ) is issued solely for market research purposes to determine potential sources . This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal ( RFP ), Request for Quotation ( RFQ ), or Invitation for Bid ( IFB ) and is not to Be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order otherwise pay for the information solicited , nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract . No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement . It is the responsibility of potential quoters to monitor GSA . gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement . DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES : Contractor to supply service / training opportunities for exercise operations and procedures outlined below ... The 23d FG will be responsible for activities during an exercise located in South Georgia , USA during May 2026 , and seeks sources for Group 2 or Group 3 UAS low observable ( LO ) Aircraft Systems contractor support . The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify capable and qualified vendors that can provide drone operations and training support for a Training Exercise . Services will be conducted in South Georgia , USA . Launch & recover operations will be conducted at the discretion of the selected vendor . Requesting an agency to conduct fixed wing , multi - drone operations in support of a Training Exercise . The 23d FG requests these UAS operations to complete the following training objective : Low & slow fixed wing UAS threat detection and targeting . Aircraft will operate as red forces , but no live fire will be conducted on the aircraft ( DRY operations ). The UASs should be safe to operate while being lased by a Litening Gen IV training laser ( 1 . 57 m ). Activities will be conducted over land . Visual Identification ( VID ) conducted during Defensive Counter - Air ( DCA ) operations is an objective . 23d FG is urgently requesting a commercial service contractor to conduct fixed wing , multi - drone operations in support of Moody UAS EX . The 23d FG is requesting agency support to procure and operate 2ea Group 2 or Group 3 drones , which can weigh up to 1319 lbs , operate between 1 , 000 to 18 , 000 ft from Mean Sea Level ( MSL ), and speeds as low as 80 knots up to 160 knots . The 23d FG requests these drone operations to complete the following training objective : Low & slow fixed wing UAS threat detection and targeting . Drones will operates as red forces , but no live fire will be conducted on the drones . The UASs should be safe to operate while being lased by a Litening Gen IV training laser ( 1 . 57 m ). This is a new commercial service requirement and is considered a non - personal service . The 23d FG does not have the ability to produce the required Group 2 or Group 3 drones technically capable of accomplishing the intended exercise objectives . Place of performance ( exercise support ) will be completed in Moody , GA near the end of May 2026 , with take off and landing conducted within the local area . If this drone support service is not acquired before exercise start date , the 23d FG will fail to complete a variety of C2FE and MGFE training objectives . Any critical and long lead schedule items which may impact contract performance and timely services hinges mainly on the contractor ' s ability to obtain proper FAA exemptions and compliance with such . These potential delays are not identified at this time . It is anticipated the vendor will identify any potential long lead times when quotes are received . Per the Statement of Work ( SOW ) the following is required : 1 . DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES . 1 . 1 . SCOPE . This Statement of Work ( SOW ) defines the effort required by the Contractor to supply service / training opportunities for military exercise operations and procedures outlined below . The 23d FG will be responsible for activities during an exercise from 26 - 29 May 2026 during regular operating hours . 1 . 2 . LOCATION . Services will be conducted in South Georgia , United States over land in a designated Military Operating Area ( MOA ). Mission planning will be conducted near the associated MOA in a secure military facility . Launch & recovery operations will be conducted at the discretion of the selected vendor . 1 . 3 . BACKGROUND . 23d FG is requesting an agency to conduct fixed wing , multi - drone operations in support of a Training Exercise . The 23d FG requests these aircraft operations to complete the following training objective : Low & slow fixed wing UAS threat detection and targeting . Aircraft will operate as red forces , but no live fire ( Kinetic ) will be conducted on the drones ( DRY Non - Kinetic operations ). The UAS should be safe to operate while being lased by a Litening Gen IV training laser ( 1 . 57 m ). Visual Identification ( VID ) conducted during Defensive Counter - Air ( DCA ) operations is an objective . Activities will be conducted over dry land in South Georgia , USA . 2 . GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . 2 . 1 . DRONE SERVICE . This contract specifically entails the service of operating drone - like aircraft . The contractor will ensure that any Aircraft Systems are not specifically procured for this contract and are already owned by the working contractor . 2 . 2 . OPERATING HOURS . All flying operations shall be accomplished approximately May 26 - 29 for four ( 4 ) consecutive days . Flying will be conducted for 2 x 2 hours each day in alignment with Mission Generation Force Element ( MGFE ) flying operations . Exact dates and times will be provided to contractor upon award . 2 . 3 . EQUIPMENT . The contractor will provide two ( 2 ) ea Group 2 or 3 UASs and equipment to effectively maintain and operate for training operations . UASs may be unmanned or manned ( pilot on board ) as long as they fit size requirements listed . 2 . 3 . 1 UASs will need to be aircraft with a 7 - 15 ft wingspan and 9 - 15ft length or something that visually replicates a Shahed signature . Aircraft must be able to mimic Shahed drone maneuvers . 3 . SPECIFIC TASKS . The contractor must provide the following : 3 . 1 . The contractor ' s duties shall conduct full - spectrum operation of up to 2ea Group 2 or Group 3 aircraft during the exercise window . 3 . 1 . 1 . Launch & Recovery operations of two ( 2 ) ea Group 2 or Group 3 aircraft will be coordinated by the contractor . 3 . 2 . The contractor shall participate in any requested mission planning with the affiliated MGFEs . 3 . 3 . The contractor shall operate in the designated air spaces : Moody 2 North and South MOAs and Hawg North and South MOAs . 3 . 4 . Operating altitude is required between 1 , 000 to 18 , 000 feet . 3 . 5 . Operating speed shall be as low as 80 knots , and as high as 160 knots3 . 6 . The UAS should be safe to operate while being lased by a Litening Gen IV training laser ( 1 . 57 m ) 3 . 7 . The contractor shall maintain continuous communication with a designated planning cell POC during exercise activities . 3 . 8 . The contractor must have the ability to reach designated MOAs from their departure / landing location . As applicable , Contractor must have the ability to acquire 14 CFR Part 107 Waivers or 49 U . S . C section 44807 exemptions and receive FAA approval ( as required ) prior to contract award and exercise operations , with the expectation being mid - May 2026 . RESPONSES MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING : Name , address , CAGE Code , SAM UEI , and main point of contact of your company . Provide a capability statement to show the ability to meet the requirement . Specify any and all socio - economic to which your business belongs ( large business , small business , Small Disadvantaged Business , Section 8 ( a ) etc .) All responses shall be received by Friday , 17 April 2026 at 3 : 00 PM Eastern Time . Send responses via e - mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus , justin . de_jesus @ us . af . mil by the response date . Please identify the Sources Sought ID number FA483026Q0019 in the email subject line . Any questions regarding this Sources Sought can be directed to justin . de_jesus @ us . af . mil or at ( 229 ) 257 - 2084 .

Georgia

2026-04-29